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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
4
Two Annual Records Highlight Diminished Lynching and Air Fatalities
The article notes two annual records: an undisclosed year with no airline passenger deaths and a year with no lynching in the south. It cites aviation safety and southern reforms in education and policing as factors, framing these as progress toward preserving human life amid global conflict and domestic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Airlines
South
Europe
Germany Watches British Debate With Mocking Interest
The German press under government control published Britain’s parliamentary debate nearly verbatim and mocked British indignation over wartime setbacks. Yet German leaders see the discord as possibly strengthening unity against Hitlerism and anticipate a cross party compromise to sustain the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Emphasis Shift in Civilian Aeronautics Administration
Budget director says Roosevelt reforms move the CAA to the commerce department could affect administration. Aviation experts focus on government supervision and guidance. The CAA has done satisfactory work, with the air safety board contributing to air safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Civilian Aeronautics Administration
Department ‘of Commerce
CAA
Air Safety Board
Experts Favor Independent Agency Over Reorganization
Experts argue travel and public confidence in the transport form would suffer if the independent agency is dissolved. They warn that administrative shortcuts are costly to the work’s standing. The House has supported the experts by adopting a resolution against the reorganiza tion order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Tulip Bed Robberies Spark Outrage in Pittsburg and Columbia
Columns note tulip bed thefts as a rash of robberies harming both public and private plantings in Pittsburg and Columbia. The piece contrasts offenders who steal flowers for parties with neighbors who cherish spring blooms without taking from others, urging respect for communal beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Pittsburg
Lawrence High Students Enter National School Music Festival
Lawrence high school musicians travel to Kansas City for the National School Music Competition festival now in its second day. Past competitions saw strong showings, and high ratings are anticipated this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas City
Denmark Food Supplies in Nazi Total War Vision
The Topeka State Journal analyzes how Denmark's food exports would fuel Germany in total war. Nazi aims include Danish bacon and butter to ease German rations, with Denmark supplying 340000 tons grain fodder plus 750000 tons oil cake and 200000 tons seeds annually before shipments were cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Denmark
Germany
Norway
Secretary Woodring to resign and return to Kansas
Secretary of War Woodring plans to resign from the cabinet and relocate to a farm near Lecompton Kansas early next January. He told Washington reporters that even a man facing army troubles can seek new trouble and leave public duties behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodring
Kansas
Lecompton
Washington, D. C
U. S. Army
T. L. Kiene
Concordia Blade Empire
Flood fears rise as rain swamps Kansas. crimes probe and social news
Prolonged heavy rains renew flood fears in eastern and south central Kansas. Lawrence prowlers stole cash from two K U sorority houses and jewelry from the E L Toppler home. Gamma Phi Beta and Delta Zeta were identified. Miss Myrtle Burke, set to wed in June, was feted at a Kansas Electric Power company shower. Various local gatherings mark birthdays and trips, while Maurice Chevalier appears locally. President Wilson stays in study and may not call Congress. Lawrence High School to stage If I Were King on Thursday at Bowersock. W H Lash travels to KC to collect a new Overland car. KU track team conquers Nebraska 80 to 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Lawrence
K. U
E. L. Toppler
Gamma Phi Beta
Delta Zeta
Myrtle Burke
Harry Kruger
Eureka
Kansas Electric Power Company
Edith Evans
Miss Burke
Ruth Sturdy
Mayme Corcoran
Ena Lind
Florence Wise
Rose Linn
Evelyn Jordan
Wilma Busse
Beulah Hackler
May Speer
Stanton
Miss Evans
F. W. Bell
Henry Stover
Jess Brooks
Fern Hadl
C. Maurice Bell
el Reno
Okla
Maurice Bell
F. W
Charles Bell
Margie
Charles, Jr
Marie
F. W. Gaunt
Australia
Orient
San Francisco
Denver
G. T. January
Maurice Chevalier
Count von Bernstorff
Lusitania
Wilson
White House
Congress
Germany
United States
Lawrence High School
Bowersock Opera House
Justin McCarthy
Roy Gress
George Woodward
Ewart Plank
Helen Chambers
Albert Hindman
Walter
Derby dream and racing woman faces money troubles
Sherry Bond, owner of Pepper Boy, voices resolve and ambition after a close Derby trial. Madden’s ride and a photo finish spark talk of a Derby run while a shady buyer lurks and Sherry considers funding needs to secure the Derby entry. Financial pressure rises as family ties and past offers resurface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Bond
Pepper Boy
Paul Wharton
Sherry
Shep Grant
der Willie Bond
Paul
Madden
Castanets
Wharton
Monitor
Sam
Grant
Shep
Help for China Boosts Bowl of Rice Fundraiser
Local students urge Lawrence residents to buy tags this Saturday to support the Bowl of Rice drive aiding China. The appeal highlights malaria and bubonic plague threats, explains $1 equals roughly 15 Chinese dollars, and notes KU students have raised part of the city’s share as townspeople are asked to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
Party for Stuart Savage At High School Benefits Injured Student
A benefit party at the high school next Wednesday from 2 to 8 pm supports Stuart Savage who was injured March 26 when a car fell on him in the auto mechanics department. Tickets fund his hospital bill with downtown donors invited to contribute. Elden Tefft and Roland Johnson will perform magic acts and sound films will be shown. Committee: Elden Williams chairman, with Billy Weber Allyn Underwood and Donald Stout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Savage
Auto Mechanics
Stuart
Elden Tefft
School of Fine Arts
K.U
Roland Johnson
Funeral services for Leslie E. Wallace held Sunday
Funeral services for Leslie E. Wallace publisher and Democratic leader will be Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Vernon Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Innis D. Harris Sr. of Winfield will officiate and burial will be at Larned.
Unemployment Council to Meet May 14 in Court House
The Douglas County Unemployment Council will hold its next regular meeting Tuesday night May 14 at the court house. Lloyd Houston will speak on Civil Rights after which the meeting will be opened for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unemployment Council
Douglas County
Court House
Lloyd Houston
Medicine show and town notices highlight local events
A medicine show drew crowds on the corner last night. Mrs. P. D. Whitzel was elected president of the Woman's Relief Corps in Kansas at Holton. F. P. Burr plans a trip to Cane Nome. A young singer improves with practice, signaling age. A local restaurant buys meat in kegs and stores many in back. Chancellor Snow of the University is recovering from illness. John Johnson won a shoeing contract at Bismarck grove. Mrs. Louis Poehler hosted a reception on Alabama street. The Lawrence Athletics were defeated by Kansas University 21 to 0, with KU near season end and on a trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Wood
Wichita
Baker
Kansas City
J. E. Metz
Falls City
Neb
I. C. Rankin
Carrie Adams
Shawnee
Ewing Rankin
William M. Balch
Balch
Crippled Children’s Commission
Dean Grace Irwin
H. K. Ebright
Allen Daugherty
Merle Hitchcock
Mary Louise Hamer
Marjorie Mae Randall
Mary Margaret Cragoe
Mary Ellen Laury
Dorothy Welker
Jeanne Osborne
Velma Hey
Dorraine Humphreys
Virginia Smalley
Dell Frances
Helen Alldice
William H. Hertzog
Baldwin
America
Miss Houston
Kennedy School of Missions
Hartford
Esther Brockway
Ted Frazee
Oakwood Cemetery
William Harrison
Glenn Harrison
Willis ‘Young
Donald Young
Archie Pancake
Donald Craig
Jean Young
Mr& Theo Harrison
W. P. Woodruff
Sapulpa
Okla
Otto Woodruff
Valley Falls
Miss Wilson
Louis B. Dobbs
University of Kansas
Dobbs
Williamsburg
Koonce-Dobbs
P. D. Whitzel
Woman’s Relief Corps
Department of Kansas
Holton
F. P. Burr
Cane Nome
Snow
University
John Johnson
Bismarck Grove
Louis Poehler
Alabama Street
Lawrence
Kansas University
Bindweed Infests Vast Kansas Farm Lands
Hays Kansas May 10 Bind weed infests at least 225000 acres on 36857 Kansas farms Theodor F Yost state weed supervisor told a bindweed conference attended by 250 persons He reported 98 counties spent 400000 last year in bindweed con-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Kan
Kansas
Theoodor F. Yost
Radio Programming Schedule for Friday May 10
A detailed listing of evening through midnight radio programs on WREN KMBC WDAF including newscasts, music, variety shows, and special features from 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM with multiple network and host credits for Bonnie and the Boys, Cavaleirs, Showboat, Grand Central Station, NBC Dance Orchestra, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
Bonnie and the Boys
Wdaf—Airlines Ann
Wren—Employment Service
WDAF
Cavaliers
Kate Smith
WWREN
Johnny
America
Wren—Ambers-Jenkins
Grand Central Station
Don Ameche
Stth
Human Nature
Charles Barnett
Amos and
Andy
KKMBC
Lanny Ross
Hotel
Pennsylvania
NBC
KNMBC
Richard Himber
S. Or
AI Pearce
Cab Calloway
Orch
Fred Waring
Cecil Golly
WWDAF
Muehlebach Or
IWREN
Associated Press
Mark Fisher
Bud Freeman
Terry Shand
K. C
Wdaf—Safety Council
Joe Reichman
Woody Herman
John Gunther
Radio Guild
Wayne King
NBC Orchestra
Bob Crosby
Wright Patman
Grand Ole Opry
Johnny McGee
Sky Blazers
Hotel Statler Orch
Rainbow Room
Kmbc—Legion Safety
Jan Savitt
Harry James
Ted Florito
Dance Orchestra
Bernie Cummins
Larry Funk
Nighthawks
Carols Molina
Ray Noble
NBC Dance Orchestra
Philharmonic
Hollywood
Chamber Music Society
Yvette
Vincente’ Gomez
Nlow
Voice of
Hawaii
John ‘Tompkins
Catholic Radio Pym
Gray Gordon
Gene Autry
Charilie McCarthy
Wrein
Walter Winchell
Parker Family
WRIEN
Irene Rich
Allen Roth
Columbia Workshop
Bij Stern
Johnny Presents
Betty Black
Father Coughlin
Jack Benny
Matty Malneck
Wayside Chapel
the Sandman
Sherman Orch
Charlie Spivak
Orrin Tucker
Associated Press News
Pliner and
Earl
WhiteCune
Kansas Enters Third Year of Bindweed Control Program
The report notes that this year 100 counties will appoint bindweed supervisors as Kansas launches its third year of a stringent program against bindweed. Local planners emphasize coordinated weed management across counties.
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Kansas
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